July 2024 – Science Africa

31 Jul, 24

Private Sector Urged to Back AU Peace Fund Revitalization

Private Sector Urged to Back AU Peace Fund Revitalization By Joyce Ojanji The African Union (AU)’s Peace Fund has received a significant boost as the African Development Bank (AfDB) expresses a strong commitment to revitalize the Fund, pledging to continue implementing innovative strategies to address fragility and build resilience across the continent. The Peace Fund […]

31 Jul, 24

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya

How Riders Are Positively Changing Health-Seeking Behavior in Central Kenya By Joyce Ojanji On the bumpy, dusty, and rutted roads of Ruiru Town, Kiambu County, in Central Kenya, motorcycle taxis, or Boda Bodas in local parlance, crisscross the busy town while honking at pedestrians with all manner of sounds. I am in town this Tuesday […]

Kenya among African Countries Trained on Gender Mainstreaming of Health Policies

Kenya among African Countries Trained on Gender Mainstreaming of Health Policies By Isabella Njeri The Kenyan Ministry of Health (MOH) staff have joined the list of African policymakers trained on evidence-based decision-making and gender inclusion in the policy-making process to improve health outcomes and promote equitable development. The African Institute for Development Policy (AFIDEP) and […]

25 Jul, 24

Empower Youth to Champion Water Catchment Restoration, Management- Experts Urge

Empower Youth to Champion Water Catchment Restoration, Management- Experts Urge By Clifford Akumu Water sector players in Kenya have called for youth empowerment to champion water catchment restoration and management issues across the country, a move aimed at conserving crucial water towers. The youth, the experts added, can employ their digital storytelling skills to champion […]

25 Jul, 24

African Countries Lagging Behind in Post-crash Response

African Countries Lagging Behind in Post-crash Response By Sharon Atieno Though timely and effective emergency care is an important part of road safety and can help prevent consequences of injuries as well as reduce deaths and disabilities, African countries are performing poorly in post-crash response. The recently released report on the status of road safety […]

25 Jul, 24

Hospital Ship Delivering Free Surgeries Offers Hope in Madagascar

Hospital Ship Delivering Free Surgeries Offers Hope in Madagascar By Joshua Isaac Fidisoa, a 53-year-old father of three and rice farmer in a remote village in Madagascar can now look towards the future with renewed hope after undergoing a life-changing surgical procedure to remove a massive tumour that had plagued him for 15 years. What […]

22 Jul, 24

Eastern Africa: Clinical Trial Finds New Treatment for Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis

Eastern Africa: Clinical Trial Finds New Treatment for Post-kala-azar Dermal Leishmaniasis By Thuku Kariuki Clinical trials have shown that a new treatment for people with post-kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL), a serious skin disease is safer, shorter, and more effective than the current treatment. The trial was conducted in Sudan by the non-profit medical research organization […]

EUR 1.7M Solar Initiative Launched in Burkina Faso

EUR 1.7M Solar Initiative Launched in Burkina Faso By Isabella Njeri In a bold move towards sustainable development, the Africa Enterprise Challenge Fund (AECF) has launched an innovative project in Burkina Faso to harness solar power to create jobs and promote green economic growth. This project aims to transform local businesses and boost employment in […]

22 Jul, 24

Africa: Action Needed as Road Deaths, Injuries Increase

Africa: Action Needed as Road Deaths, Injuries Increase By Sharon Atieno Despite a global decrease, road traffic deaths and injuries continue to pose a significant challenge in Africa, a new World Health Organization (WHO) report says. According to the Status report on road safety in the WHO African region, the number of deaths between 2010 and […]

17 Jul, 24

WHO Launches Road Safety Report for Africa

WHO Launches Road Safety Report for Africa By Joyce Ojanji and Isabella Njeri Even though Africa accounts for only three percent of the global vehicle fleet, nearly 250,000 people died from road traffic injuries in 2021. This represents 19% of the global burden of deaths. Since 2010, there has been a 17% increase in road […]